Certified Medical Coder & Biller — Outpatient Focus

Mena Regional Health System; Mena (AR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mena Regional Health System seeks a skilled medical coder to review and analyze medical records for outpatient and professional services, assigning diagnoses and procedures per physician records. The role emphasizes compliance with AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.

The candidate will file insurance claims, abstract data, and support billing for physician offices. Prior ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding experience is essential, with RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications preferred or

Qualifications

• Requires RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CPC certification or must complete within 6 months of employment.
• Three years of coding experience preferred.
• Proficient with ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS procedure coding.
• Experience with acute care inpatient, outpatient hospital, or professional services coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze documentation in medical records to assign diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Code for Professional Services and insurance claims; file claims and follow up as needed.
• Abstract data from records and ensure compliance with AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.
• Assist with billing for physician offices and support coding accuracy across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adapt to potential evenings/nights/weekends.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCA

CPC

Tools

MS-DRG

APC

MPFS/RVU

POA

HAC

Job description

Mena Regional Health System seeks a skilled medical coder to review and analyze medical records for outpatient and professional services, assigning diagnoses and procedures per physician records. The role emphasizes compliance with AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.

The candidate will file insurance claims, abstract data, and support billing for physician offices. Prior ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding experience is essential, with RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications preferred or